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Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:21:00 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.6Archaeological Buddhist Workshops Found near Peshawar, Pakistanhttps://mypakistan.com.pk/2019/05/29/archaeological-buddhist-workshops-found-near-peshawar-pakistan/
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]]>The archaeological sites of Buddhism in Pakistan have been discovered many times, but now the first time, the discovery of Indo-Greek, Greek era in Peshawar. These archaeological works include iron works or iron vessels. According to experts, these archaeological sites are some 2200 years old, which are from three major periods in four hundred years.

Surprisingly it has been discovered in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital, Peshawar’s most modern and large residential area of ​​Hayatabad. In the past, a major way to trade from Afghanistan to Afghanistan and Central Asia was from Takhmum to Peshawar, and these worksshops have been discovered near that route.

Gul Rahim, professor of archeology, University of Peshawar University said that this is a huge discovery among the modern population of Hayatabad. He said that initially they felt that it is also an archaeological part of the Buddhist, but it is known from the signs that are derived from the marks that were found on the excavation.

Professor Gul Rahim said that places of iron melting batteries and then the places to discover the iron are also discovered. At this point, many small workshops are discovered, which are also located together. These workshops have also got kitchens and some vessels that are being investigated.

This discovery is of great significance and experts find that here the way the caravan came from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Greece on this route and fought here and fought here and they have governed From this place there are three different periods of time. They are found in ancient Asia, Greek and Kushan periods, and these are very ancient artifacts which are being further investigated.

Professor Gul Rahim said that Kushan was those who came to Iran and India. According to Professor Gul Rahim, although the area was excavated in the region in 2007, when the river was being built for drainage.

After that, in some of the year 2017, some people came to their office at the University and showed some coin and vessels that they had met them during the excavations in Hayatabad. He said that work was started and initially it seemed like discovering Buddhist archaeological sites in other areas of the province is similar, but during the excavation, there are some 2200 years Ancient and away from the time the invaders came from Greece.

According to Professor Gul Rahim, from which place these archaeologists have discovered, there may be more information on some donkeys from the right side, while most of the archaeologists will end up due to modern buildings.

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]]>If you ever choose to go to Pakistan, I guarantee you that you will have the amazing experience of your lifetime. From hitchhiking on tractors and hallucinogenic trucks to rolling over amazingly restricted mountain streets based on a cliff 1,500 meters high, officers who willfully give you their AK-47 for snapping a picture, the most striking landscape and the way that you can camp amidst a heaven totally without anyone else’s input.

Travel insurance for traveling in Pakistan

Not Regular But High Risk Insurance Required

Standard travel insurance agencies, for example, World Nomads, the one I generally prescribe, won’t cover you in those regions where governments exhort against all movement. This implies, on the off chance that you have a mishap or there is a tragic occasion while meandering around those regions, you won’t get a solitary penny. Normally, these no-go territories would incorporate the street from Islamabad to Gilgit, Peshawar, Chitral, the Kalash Valleys and a substantial tetrameter. By the by, a few nations like Canada, consider the entire Pakistan a restricted area in this way, on the off chance that you hold a Canadian international ID, you won’t be secured by any stretch of the imagination, regardless of where you go.

In the event that you need to be completely secured, you should get a movement protection had some expertise in high-chance goals, similar to First Allied. With First Allied, you won’t just be shrouded in no-go regions yet additionally, their arrangement covers you for mishaps identified with fear mongering, grabbing or any sort of threatening vibe, while ordinary travel protections don’t, regardless of whether you are in a sheltered zone.

Cultural behavior and facts when traveling in Pakistan

Urdu, which resembles Hindi, is the official language – However, every area has its own (or a few) neighborhood dialects, so not quite the same as one another. English is generally spoken among instructed individuals.

Pakistan is a standout amongst the most ethnically and socially different nations – From the South Asian looking individuals of Punjab and Sindh; to the general population of the Pashtun regions, closer to Iran or Afghanistan; the agnostic culture of Kalash; the Shias from Gilgit and Nagar; the Ismaili’s of lower Hunza and the Wakhis (and furthermore Ismaili’s) of upper Hunza. Going in Pakistan resembles going in a few, distinctive modest nations. It’s captivating.

Keep in mind, you are the visitor – People will in general say that, in Iran, Sudan and Iraqi Kurdistan, you locate the friendliest individuals on the planet. All things considered, obviously, they haven’t visited Pakistan. While the facts demonstrate that these nations are entirely accommodating, Pakistanis convey it to the following dimension. In this nation, you are the visitor, which implies that local people take a stab at you to have the most ideal time in their nation or area.

Within your outing in Pakistan, you’ll be welcomed for lunch, supper and even to remain at individuals’ homes so often that, on numerous events, you should won’t. After your refusal, they will demand by and by, again and again. They will likewise demand conveying your pack and offering you sustenance one hundred times regardless of whether you state that you are full. These are their social principles and you are the visitor.

Paying for Meals – For some reason, Pakistanis dependably need to pay for your suppers to the degree that it gets cumbersome. I for one didn’t care for it, particularly when I could see that the neighborhood individuals didn’t have a lot of cash. On the off chance that conceivable, endeavor to back them up.

Wearing a Shalwar Kameez – The conventional Pakistani dress, which 80% or 90% of Pakistanis wear, is called shalwar Kameez. Would it be a good idea for you to wear it? It’s not mandatory but rather, in the event that you do, local people will truly welcome it, particularly in the Pashtun regions.

Islam – Pakistan is the most moderate nation I’ve at any point been to. You should watchful and dependably regard their principles. If you do, they will likewise regard you and you will have the best time in their nation.

Security and safety when you travel in Pakistan

Pakistan isn’t risky yet you should be careful: You may have perused from different websites that Pakistan is one of the most secure nations on the planet. By and by, I wouldn’t state that. While I imagine that Pakistan is anything but an unsafe nation, in certain zones, it’s smarter to be wary, particularly in the district flanking Afghanistan.

Police are there to support you: All through your Pakistan ventures, you’ll be ceaselessly cross examined by many diverse policemen and individuals from the military. Who are you? For what reason would you say you are here? Where are you going? Dissimilar to in different nations, in Pakistan, the police and military are really cool and, for your very own security, they are directed to put forth these inquiries. I am dead serious. Amid my 56-day trip in Pakistan, I needed to enroll in excess of multiple times at various armed force and police check posts. In some cases, to get starting with one goal then onto the next, I needed to enroll in excess of multiple times!

It’s great to bring heaps of photocopies on the grounds that, at some check posts, on the off chance that you have an identification duplicate, you don’t need to escape the vehicle. Else, you are going to squander your time.

You may get a free armed guard: Once more, totally serious. For security purposes, in certain zones, you will get an individual furnished guard. Here and there, you may need to pay for his suppers in any case, as indicated by the police, you are not compelled to. It’s up to you.

Again, totally serious. For security purposes, in certain regions, you will get an individual equipped guard. Once in a while, you may need to pay for his dinners be that as it may, as per the police, you are not compelled to. It’s up to you.

Women traveling solo is more typical and more secure than you might suspect – Women enlighten brilliant things regarding their encounters amid their adventures through Pakistan. Women voyaging solo is more typical and more secure than you might suspect – Women inform great things concerning their encounters during their adventures through Pakistan.

Pakistani intelligence is the best secret administration on the planet – One of the reasons why Pakistan is anything but a perilous nation is on account of the Pakistani insight, which is viewed as the best insight corps on the planet, far superior to the CIA. Know that they are tread carefully and they will dependably know where you are. I recall that, while climbing around a remote zone in the Astore Valley, a man wearing a salwar Kameez (the customary Pakistani garments), came to me and stated, “You are the Spanish, right?” he was from the Pakistani intelligence.

Bureaucracy and permits for your trip in Pakistan

Try not to trust in any source of organization data, not even Against the Compass – In Pakistan, rules are not composed and things are continually evolving. Spots which never again require a grant, may require it medium-term, by the following day it was transforming it back again. A military person let me know once that, when this occurs, this is on the grounds that they are suspicious of some Taliban or fear mongering movement. This data doesn’t stream all through the nation, so you will see that everybody (counting national police, nearby police, the Army, local people, explorers and web journals) will dependably have an alternate assessment. Try not to trust in anybody. Check it yourself, when you’re on the ground.

In Pakistan the sky is the limit – If there is something important I mastered during my trek in Pakistan, it is that, as in any immoral nation, the sky is the limit and everything relies upon your contacts. On the off chance that you know the correct individuals, you can do totally all that you need, including visiting prohibited zones without a grant.

What is a NOC? – A No Objection Certificate, which is essentially, a license required for certain limited zones.

Instructions to get a NOC – The most ideal approach to get a NOC is through a nearby with contacts. If you don’t have the foggiest idea about any neighborhood, contact your government office, however it can take up to 4 or 5 working days to continue. Moreover, Ishan, from SWAT Valley Backpackers can get it for you.

At the point when you need a NOC – As I said previously, don’t confide in any wellspring of administration data. During my trek in Pakistan, a companion of me was required to get a NOC to utilize the street among Timargara and Chitral. After one day, I endeavored to utilize that street yet the NOC was not required any longer. Notwithstanding, authoritatively, you would require a NOC to visit Balochistan, the Khyber Pass and Tribal Areas and Kashmir.

Prices and money

Very Cheap Prices – You can without much of a stretch travel in Pakistan for under $20 per day, dozing in private rooms and eating 3 suppers outside.

You Can Negotiate Everything – Everything can be anticipated, particularly the lodgings. Hope to pay different sums from different visitors.

Internet and calling

Internet Service – Except in Gilgit-Baltistan, the web works sensibly well all through the nation

Get ZONG Mobile Network – Don’t think further. ZONG is the best mobile operator, particularly in the northern territories. With the exception of in the Kalash Valley and some remote zones in Upper Hunza, ZONG has the high-speed 4G internet.

Transportation for traveling around Pakistan

You’ll get used to the mountain ways – Most mountain streets are startling as they are incredibly thin and based on madly high cliffs. Try not to freeze. You’ll simply become acclimated to them!

You will figure out how to be tolerant – In totally pretty much every long transport venture I took, we had a breakdown. Once in a while, we were ceased for two hours! What’s more, at some point, we ceased in light of the fact that the transport came up short on gas! Would you be able to trust it?

Open transports and minivans go all over the places – Like in most creating nations where a great many people can’t bear to purchase a vehicle, transports and minivans travel to even the remotest zones in the nation. In Sindh and Punjab regions, Daewoo is the most extravagance transport. For traveling to Gilgit from Islamabad, you should take NATCO VIP Bus ($17). Try not to stress, isn’t that VIP.

Train Service – In Sindh and Punjab territories to Peshawar, you can move around via train. There are different train organizations yet you should dependably take the private ones, as they are increasingly reliable. Use AC standard, as it is the one utilized by the Pakistani white collar class. It’s not costly, not rotten and sufficiently agreeable.

Mind-blowing trucks are a lifestyle – Everybody experiences passionate feelings for the trucks in Pakistan, as they are so especially enlivened that they are a gift to your focal point.

Hitchhiking is excessively simple – It’s easy to the point, that occasionally, it’s quicker and simpler than taking open transport, particularly on the Karakoram Highway (from Gilgit to Khunjerab Pass). Everyone will need to lift you up! When in doubt, on the KKH, I didn’t catch a ride on motorbikes (there are such a large number of mishaps) and autos with ladies inside.

Plane is quite advantageous – Traveling by transport from Islamabad toward the northern regions, including Chitral, Gilgit and Skardu takes ages (from 15 to 20 hours). There are flights associating Islamabad with every one of these urban areas. – Most mountain streets are startling as they are incredibly thin and based on madly high cliffs. Try not to freeze. You’ll simply become acclimated to them!

Trekking in Pakistan

The most reachable tough mountains – Nowhere else in the whole world, will you have the capacity to trek to the base camp of an 8,000 meters high pinnacle summit in just two days. Regardless of whether you are an amateur trekker, you can do short treks and have the capacity to appreciate the most magnificent mountains!

Food, drinks, and alcohol

Food may cause cholesterol problem – Pakistanis love oil excessively. They put huge amounts of it in totally every feast, incorporating into the steamed rice, which they will dependably fry a while later. When you are in an eatery, dependably request half cooked or fried.

It’s practically dry experience– In the Sindh area and Islamabad, you can discover alcohol stores. In the remainder of the nation, alcohol is just accessible on the underground market, yet most local people (who drink) can get it for you effectively.

Hope to have some chai multi day – Chai, which is tea with milk, is a lifestyle in Pakistan and an indication of hospitality.

Accommodation during your visit in Pakistan

Price negotiation prevails almost everywhere in the country – Whenever they reveal to you the cost, inquire as to whether they have a less expensive room. Truly, on numerous events, I figured out how to get half of the basic cost.

If you are low-on-budget, dependably inquire as to whether they have a dorm – Surprisingly, numerous inns have residences and they don’t let you know until they lose on bargaining. Interestingly, since there are relatively few explorers, you are destined to get the residence only for yourself!

Most everywhere in Pakistan, you are secured – In Pakistan, there is a ton of residential the travel industry, so most touristic zones are loaded up with lodgings for completely every financial plan, from inn to mid-range and extravagance rooms.

Better accommodations are available in selective areas only – In urban communities like Peshawar, Karachi, Multan, and essentially anyplace outside of Swat Valley, Chitral, Northern regions, Islamabad and Lahore, finding good (spending plan) settlement may be challenging.

Couchsurfing is almost famous! – There are heaps of profiles, particularly in the enormous urban communities.

Traveling and Entrance to Pakistan

Best timings to visit Pakistan – Most travelers come to Pakistan for the sake of mountains. Nevertheless, these are just available from mid-April to mid-October. For the remainder of the year, they become detached, because of the substantial snow. Then again, if you need to visit the Sindh and Punjab areas, you should come in winter, from November until February, when the climate is cooler.

Entrance in Pakistan Using Borders – You can enter or exit from China border. Indian border option is also open but I would not suggest that. India and Pakistan hate each other. So if want to skip China border, go for Iran border.

Keep in mind that in Pakistan you need friends – Pakistan isn’t a simple spot to go around. From booking transports to getting grants, buddies are vital for a nation where mostly rules are not followed. The Karakoram Club Facebook page is an extraordinary spot to make neighborhood mates. In huge urban communities, particularly in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi, Couchsurfing is also a good option. These two channels helped me greatly.

Hidden Tourist Spots in Pakistan

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]]>Numerous sources are detailing that already undiscovered oil saves off the expense of Karachi might be far bigger than recently anticipated. It is believed that at least, the oil could carter to the majority of Pakistan’s domestic needs and that no doubt, it will in the long run change Pakistan into a noteworthy vitality exporter.

Numerous nations that experience a “dark dash for unheard of wealth” because of intense interest for oil commit comparative errors that end up being unfathomably exorbitant in the long haul. Accepting that oil costs will be high at the time that Pakistan can concentrate and auction its shore rough, here are some basic do’s and don’ts to remember.

Do utilize oil benefits to broaden the economy, however much as could be expected and at the earliest opportunity. Numerous nations from Venezuela to Russia have neglected to utilize benefits produced using beforehand high worldwide vitality costs to broaden their economies so as to stay away from a supposed “Dutch malady” during years when worldwide vitality costs fall. Indeed, even Saudi Arabia is quickly attempting to enhance its economy as Crown Prince Mohammad receptacle Salman’s leader Vision 2030 advancement activity.

In this manner, notwithstanding utilizing oil benefits to assemble better lodging and framework for the general population, it is significant to put the benefits in practical improvement systems that can extend the economy at a steady rate, despite the vacillation in the worldwide cost of oil.

Pakistan’s China friendship can work together on new ventures which extend from man-made consciousness improvement, restorative research, the assembling of mechanical merchandise to joint activities in regard of structure current weapons frameworks. These are only a few territories in which oil benefits can be put into the future advancement of a different and in this manner practical economy for Naya Pakistan.

By selling oil in either a cash bushel including SDRs or by turning into an early adopter of the petro yuan, Pakistan cannot just keep away from the entanglements of the excessively politicized petrodollar however can prepared itself for another period in which the petrodollar’s restraining infrastructure will step by step be broken.

Finally, Pakistan should utilize its oil riches to develop expansive gold stores. The truth is that during a time when fiat monetary standards become perpetually unstable, gold will turn into the significant security net. As a creating country hoping to increase long haul money related strength, Pakistan must transform dark gold into the genuine article at each conceivable chance.

A portion of the profit from oil deals should be put aside to give Pakistani natives a general essential income. The quarterly figure of these regularly scheduled installments to the general population should be legitimately corresponding to the profits from oil. Along these lines, the majority of Pakistan’s residents will be ensured at least, a month to month subsistence income that is identified with how much revenue was taken in from oil deals.

Such an arrangement would help to slowly lift millions out of neediness and is reliable with the estimations of the Islamic welfare express that Imran Khan’s PTI tries to assemble.

Try not to demonstrate any leniency to open authorities occupied with defilement over oil. The main thing more regrettable than degenerate government officials in a poor nation are degenerate lawmakers in an affluent nation. Pakistan’s injustice laws should be extended to cover debasement and the quick usage of capital punishment should be the discipline managed to any individual who takes part in defilement.

Do utilize the chance of being a noteworthy oil maker to reinforce as of now profoundly close relations with China. China has dependably been there for Pakistan even in the darkest of hours. This partnership can withstand the trial of time and during a time where China is evermore vitality eager, new bonds can be hardened over those which as of now exist and capacity at an abnormal state.

Try not to join OPEC. The current OPEC+ model which works between Saudi Arabia and Russia exhibits that truly, reciprocal concurrences with the main makers of OPEC are conceivable without formal membership of a cartel that has turned out to be fairly maladroit at helping its very own motivation. Outside of OPEC, Pakistan will be permitted to reach bespoke accords with nations as various as non-OPEC members China, Russia and the USA, while likewise being treated as an equivalent by Islamabad’s long-term Saudi partner.

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]]>Various tribes comprise to make people of Balochistan. Three noteworthy tribes are (Baloch and Brahvi) and Pashtoon. The Balochi-speaking tribes incorporate Umrani, Nosherwani, Gichki, Buledi, Notazai, Sanjarani, Meerwani, Zahrozai, langove, kenazai, Rind, Lashar, Marri, Jamot, Ahmedzai, Bugti Domki, Magsi, Kenazai, Khosa, Rakhashani, Dashti, and Khidai. Every clan is further sub-partitioned into different branches. The inborn boss is called Sardar while head of sub-clan is known as Malik, Takari or Mir. Sardars and Maliks are individuals from region and other neighborhood Jirgas as indicated by their status. The Baloch, accepted to have initially originated from Arabia or Asia Minor, can be partitioned in to two branches: the Mekrani and Sulemani as particular from the Brahvis who generally concentrate in focal Balochistan. Among the eighteen noteworthy Baloch tribes, Bugtis and Marris are the primary ones who are settled in the braces of the Sulemania. The Talpur of Sindh aIso guarantee their Baloch root.

Languages in Balochistan

Balochistan, nonetheless its rare population, has a phenomenal racial and innate decent variety. The majority of the general population in the urban communities and towns comprehend and talk multiple dialects. In addition to Balochi, Pashtoo and Brahvi, most of the populace comprehend and communicate in Urdu, the national language. In Kachhi and Sibi areas, individuals speak Seraiki and Sindhi. Quetta city, the conjunction purpose of every single phonetic gathering obliges not just Urdu, Balochi, Pashtoo, Brahvi and Sindhi talking individuals yet Darri and Persian talking ones also.

Culture of Balochistan

Social scene of Balochistan depicts different ethnic gatherings. In spite of the fact that individuals talk diverse languages, there is a similitude in their writing, convictions, moral request and traditions. The establishing factor is religion which gives a base to solidarity and regular social request.

Brahvi, Balochi and Pashtoon tribes are known for their accommodation. Visitor is agreed is held in high regard and thought about a gift from God

Marriages Culture

Weddings are solemnized in nearness of Mullah (a religious educator) and witnesses. Life accomplices are normally chosen inside the family (establishing every nearby relative) or clan. But a unimportant portion of adoration relational unions, all relational unions are organized. Separation rate is exceptionally low. Many marriages ceremonies are commended in various tribes.

Dressings Culture

The method of dressing among the Balochi, Pashtoon and Brahvi tribes is fundamentally the same as having a couple of minor dissimilarities. Turban is the regular headwear of the men. Wide free shalwar (somewhat like free pant) and knee-long shirts are worn by all. The dress of the lady comprises of the run of the mill shirt having a major pocket in front. The shirt regularly has weaving work with installed little round mirror pieces. Huge ‘Dopatta’ or ‘Chaddar’, a long rectangular bit of material falling down the shoulders and used to cover head, are utilized by the ladies.

Festivals in Balochistan

There are religious and social celebrations celebrated by the general population of Balochistan. Two noteworthy religious celebrations are Eid-ul-Azha and Eid-ul-Fiter. On these celebrations individuals embellish their homes, wear new dresses, cook uncommon dishes and visit one another. Eid-Meladun-Nabi is another religious celebration. It is a festival of the Holy Prophet’s birthday. Various brilliant social celebrations are likewise wellspring of celebration. Sibi celebration that follows its underlying foundations to Mehergar, an archeological site of old human progress, draws in individuals from the nation over. It is gone to by regular people, priests and other government authorities.

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]]>Sindhi food is extraordinary in taste, wealthy in flavor and is injected with choicest sweet-smelling flavors. The nourishment is healthy, delight to the taste buds, great on health and is lusciously magnificent. Sindhi food is like Punjabi cooking, in this manner having fiery fixings, rich dynamic surface and pros the flavor test. Sindhi food has assortment delights and its detailed spread is an incredible culinary experience!

Koki

A prominent Sindhi breakfast, Koki is a flatbread comprised of wheat flour, finely slashed onions, green chilies and coriander leaves. Koki is presented with curds and papad. On the other hand, koki is additionally savored with hot tea or pickles. Chances are more that you’d have attempted them as of now in the event that you had a Sindhi companion at school or a partner at your work environment.

Daal Pakwan

It is special food served on Sundays, Daal Pakwan is a rich breakfast in numerous Sindhi families. The Dal is a straightforward preparation of chanaa daal implanted with flavors decorated with coriander leaves and onions while the pakwan is a pan fried level maida puri wherein the batter is plied with zeera. The daal tastes surprisingly better when you sprinkle some tamarind chutney over it.

Dodoh

High on sustenance and taste, Dodoh is a most loved breakfast amid winters. Dodoh is a thick paratha which isn’t rolled yet made with hands as the mixture is semi-wet. The dough is a blend of jowar, finely cleaved onions, green chilies and coriander leaves. It tastes best when served sizzling alongside curd. It could also be had alongside mint green chutney and onions.

Juar Jo Bathu

In numerous Sindhi families, cold winter mornings begin with Juar jo Bathu as their morning meal. Bathu is a porridge comprised of grounded millets prepared with cardamom powder. The porridge could be served sweet or something else. It is prepared with spluttered mustard seeds in ghee or oil and served sizzling.

Daal Pratha Phulko

A famous Sindhi paratha,stuffed with bubbled yellow moong daal cooked with flavors, Dal Pratha Phulko is a treat to taste buds. These flat breads are hurled with desi ghee and presented with boondidahi (matho/boondiraitha/curds) decorated with sev. The phulko also tastes great with pickles.

This Sindhi paratha is made by rolling the mixture into a roti (Phulko), scoured with drops of oil prepared with red bean stew powder which is additionally cut into 7 layers (Sathpura) and re-folded into a roti. The Sathpura is served crispy yet delicate with curds, daal or subzi alongside papad.

Bori Kutti

If you’re somebody you eats in a hurry, this present one’s for you! Your taste buds needs more, Bori is a brilliant Sindhi breakfast that is an extraordinary state of mind producer to kick begin your day. Wheat flour rotis are cooked, squashed and sautéed with sugar, ghee and cardamom powder. It’s generally gone with our mark Sindhi papad or pickles. Regardless of whether served hot or cool.

Bhuga Chawal

An exceptional Sindhi rice delicacy, Bhuga Chawal ordinarily had for lunch, is set up by making a blend of pan fried onions and destroyed tomatoes injected with flavors. The rice is then cooked in this blend. The smell and taste of the rice is incredibly delectable. Bhuga Chawal tastes well when had with blends of daals or subzi’s.

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]]>Pakistan is a beautiful country to visit for tourism purpose. All mighty has given a heaven on earth you can say a complete package where you can witness the Sea, Mountains, Desert, Wild Life, Rural Cultures, Streams, Rivers, Snow and most importantly all seasons in single country. We welcome you to visit Pakistan, where people of Pakistan are ready to welcome you as their brother, sister because people lived there are enriched with brother hood nature and very helping, kind.

If you are a traveler, then must acknowledge that what is the happiest moment to all kinds of adventurism in one tour. Here in Pakistan you will be getting a chance to visit most famous places as well as you can explore some hidden gems, some hidden tourist attractions in Pakistan as well.

On Arrival Visa System

Pakistan Government recently announced on arrival visa policy where you can avail this wonderful chance to visit Pakistan as a tourist and enjoy the beauty of Nature. As per Govt. of Pakistan you can get on arrival tourist visa where as you have to apply for it before 48 to 72 hrs from your actual schedule trip.

Eligibility
If you are a citizen of friendly countries to Pakistan then you can get on arrival visa with no obligations. Here you can check the list of friendly countries. Indian citizens but foreign nationals can also apply for religious tourism only. DTS (Pakistan Directorate of Tourist Services approved tour operators from Pakistan can also bring tourist groups from such countries with same on arrival visa policy.

Documents Required
Following documents are required to present for on arrival visa.

A copy of applicant’s driver’s license is also required. Please enlarge for clearness. Address on driver’s license must be same as address on visa application form.

Official Invitation:

If traveling to Pakistan for religious determinations, an invitation from the religious organization is
mandatory.

Letter of Invitation:

Letter of invitation from host in Pakistan must explain the relationship to the applicant and the reason of travel to Pakistan. The letter must indicate the duration of stay and place of stay and contact information. The host must also deliver a copy of their Pakistani passport or Pakistani ID card. The passport or Pakistani ID card as well as the letter of invitation must be duly notarized or attested by a Gazetted Government Officer in Pakistan, and an attested copy of his/her CNIC attached.

Jurisdiction:

If the purpose of visit is trekking or mountaineering, then the applicant must give an invitation letter from tour operator in Pakistan, the tour operator’s registration letter must be approved by the Ministry of Tourism in Pakistan, and the trekking/expedition permit issued by the Gilgit-Baltistan Council.

Proof of Travel Arrangements:

Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets would be also enough.

Visa Validity:

Single and double entry visas are lawful from three months to one year for 30 day period of stay. Former citizens of Pakistan may get for 5 year multiple entries visa if they succumb with their application along with the copy of the first three pages of their old Pakistani passport or Pakistani ID. For children born in the U.S. to former Pakistani nationals, attach copy of parent’s Pakistani ID.

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]]>If you are spending vacations in Pakistan and touring in different cities, camping around must be in your list. Usually camping is not so common in Pakistan but now days its growing day by day. Due to this you will not be able to identify the proper place / point where you can install your camp. Normally people want to camp on such sites where they want to feel the nature, zero traffic noise, no crowed, near to nature. But finding a right spot was not a east task, we have spotted some awesome placed inside Pakistan for you where you can install your tent and can enjoy the life in camp.

Right now we will be showing some beautiful places for best camping sites in Pakistan, stay tuned with us for more awesome content for tourism and travel.

Pir Chinasi

How to reachPir Chinasi?
There has been a new extensive paved road constructed till the Shrine on top of hill. There has been another wide cleared road constructed till the Shrine over slope. Camping can be done alongside remote camping spots in case you climb for 30 minutes towards the neighboring hill. Open transport from Islamabad to Muzaffarabad is accessible leaving consistently and would take around 4 hours. Take a Jeep or Bus ride from Muzaffarabad city to Pir Chinasi. Private vehicles including Suzuki Mehran can get there easily.

Best time to visit Pir Chinasi? Camping at Pir Chinasi is suggested starting from May till October. The best camping period is from June to September.

Upper Neelum

How to Reach Upper Neelum:
The comfortable road is already constructed to this upper Neelum site. Community transport from Islamabad to Keran is available, and then it goes upper Neelum. Hiking is also possible there if you can do that. This site can be gotten to by private autos including Suzuki Mehran.

Best time to visit Upper Neelum? From May to September

Ratti Gali Lake

Altitude: 3733.4 m or 12248.6 feetCoordinates: 34.828645, 74.054914Locality: 18 kilometers from Dowarian this is 106 kilometers from Muzaffarabad and 22 kilometers from Athmuqam

How to Reach Ratti Gali lake?
The constructed road till Dowarian, is available and then go on 18 kilometers Off-road Jeep ride to Ratti Gali base Camp. Community transport is available from Islamabad to Dowarian. Private jeep may cost you almost 6000 Pakistani Rupees both ways to the base camp. You can drive your 4WD to the base camp is conceivable but not suggested due to road disorder.

Best time to visit? Late June to August

Sharda

How to reach Sharda?
Community transport is available all the way to Sharda. Every private car can easily get to the camping site. The road is well-constructed.Best time to visit Sharda? From June to September

Arang Kel

How to reach Arang Kel?
Community transport is available from Muzaffarabad to Kel. Every private car can easily get to the camping site. The road is well-constructed is available to Kel. Enjoy 2km chairlift from Kel to Arang Kel

Time to visit Arang Kel? From June to August

TaoBat

How to reach TaoBat?
There is uncomfortable and unconstructed road you are going face from Kel to TaoBat. The vehicle 4WD is highly suggested. People with other vehicles may not get to the TaoBat. Community transport is available till Kel. If you don’t have 4WD conveyances then go for hiring a private jeep from Kel.

Time to visit TaoBat? From July to September

Leepa Valley

How to reach Leepa Valley?
You can have fully constructed and plaint road to Sharian. If you have your own 4WD, well & good, if not, you can rent a jeep to reach Leepa ValleyBest time to visit Leepa Valley? From June to September

Ganga-Hill

How to reach Ganga-Hill?
The constructed road is available till Shudan Gali and then you need to have 3 hours hike to get the top. Community transport is available from Muzaffarabad and from Bagh. Private conveyances are need to be parked somewhere before you start climbing hike.

Best time to visit Ganga-Hill? July and August

Banjosa Lake

How to reach Banjosa Lake? The constructed road is available all the way to Lake and community transport is available to get the lake from Rawalakot. Private conveyances are also suitable if you have it and ready to drive.

Best time to visit Banjosa Lake? From May to September

Toli Peer

How to reach Toli Peer?
The constructed road is available all the way to Lake and community transport is available to get the lake from Rawalakot. Private conveyances are also suitable if you have it and ready to drive.

Siri Paye

How to reach Siri Paye?
You have to go through unpaved road at least up to 8 kilometers. If you are coming to this site from shogran then it may charge you one hour. You can also rent a jeep from Shogran.

Lalazar

How to reach Lalazar?
Paved road is available throughout the way to Naran. Then an unpaved road of few kilometers leads to Lalazar top. You should have 4WD jeep.

Best time to visit Lalazar? From June to September

Fairy Meadows

Altitude: 3321.2 m or 10896.5 feetCoordinates: 35.380832, 74.577685Locality: South of Raikot-Bridge on Karakoram Highway and then 393 Kilometers from Islamabad using Naran Road.

How to reach Fairy Meadows?
It takes around 3 hours if you off the road using 4WD jeep and you will be at Fairy Meadows. You can have public transport service from Islamabad that can help you to get Raikot Bridge and it may charge you 6000 PKR. If you want to be stay on safe side you can pay extra for hiring 3 hours guide for hiking.

Best time to visit Fairy Meadows? From July to September

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]]>Here in South Asia Pakistan is the only country which has such beauty to explore which no other country have. Pakistan contain several treasure of nature which are hidden from outer world and still kept in its natural condition. We tried to capture some hidden tourist spots in Pakistan for you. If you are planning to visit Pakistan then make sure to explore one of these beautiful sites too as these will give you real joy of your life.

You can get a flavor of local culture here in Pakistan, different lifestyle, different food, different languages, this is the real beauty of this land where you can find the true inner peace. Lets us take you to the heaven on earth the beautiful hidden places for you.

Explore Pakistan Tourism

Sharan Forest

If you are traveling to Mansehra District of KPK Province, you can visit Sharan Forest too. This is a hilltop forest situated 2,867 meters above sea level, you can find highest peaks in the area covered with the forest. This area is only explore able by 4×4 drive only where you can enjoy hiking and trekking as well.

Hingol National Park

If you like exploring the nature then you must visit the Hingol National Park in Pakistan which is situated along Makran coastal highway in Balochistan Province. The park covers 1650 1,650 Square Kilometers of area which makes it the largest park of the country, here you can witness some rare species on our planet including wild Sindh ibex, Baluchistan urial and chinkara gazelle.

Sardaryab

Inside KPK along with Kabul river in Charsadda district you can witness the nature’s beauty Sardaryab which is a famous tourist spot in the area. This tourist destination is mainly famous due to boating in low tides, you can enjoy fishing here. Boats here are also a famous thing due to their art work on them, you can enjoy fresh fish in local desi restaurants for natural taste.

Chajooa Forest

Inside Samahni Valley, Bhimber district of AJK you can find the Chajooa forest. There you can witness the wildness of nature such as peacocks, streams and beautiful mountains. Forest can be observed from chowki village near the valley.

Moola Chotok

Another hidden tourist spot located in Khuzdar district in Balochistan province. Moola situated 80KM north east and at 1237 meters above sea level. Area is famous due to its water falls, streams, ponds. You will definitely fell in love after jumping in its ponds. You will feel natural hot and cold water both in same water falls. These waterfalls are are main source for the Moola river in the area.

Soon Valley

Near Sargodha & Mianwali Highway in Khushab district of Punjab, you can visit this Soon Valley which is also a Tehsil of Khushab district. That 90km long valley blessed with great nature gifts such as lakes forests, mountains and ponds as well.

Phander Valley

Another amazing tourist attraction in Pakistan is Phander Valley inside Ghizer district of Gilgit Baltistan. Its better to visit this valley in summer due to its weather conditions, you can visit it from Gilgit anf chitral side as well. Main attraction of the area is the phander lake but you can enjoy the forest where lake makes it unique tourist spot.

Fort Munro

A beautiful hill station Fort Munro near Dera Ghazi Khan district in Punjab, another nature’s gift on earth as its the only area in the region where you can witness the snowfall in winters. You can visit the area on national highway between Multan and Quetta, stay at PTDC Motel and also witness a lake in the area.

Jarogo Waterfall

55KM away from Migora you can visit Matta tehsil where you can witness the world’s most beautiful waterfall Jarogo. Its among varioud unknown / hidden tourist spots in the country and still in its great natural condition. It is also the largest waterfall of the Pakistan. If you are visiting the area, i suggest you to must explore this hidden beauty. Swat region is already known as mini heaven on earth, that’s why you can witness nature’s such master piece.

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]]>On my friends wedding we have traveled to a beautiful city Bahawalpur which was on top famous cities list. We started journey by road in own car started from Lahore at 12 AM midnight and reached Bahawalpur at 05 AM in the morning. After taking a short nap we planned to visit the city before going to the actual venue where we have to attend the wedding of our friend.

After a short discussion we decided to visit the Famous tourist spot in the city which is Noor Mahal. Which was only 5KM away from our motel where we were staying. A brief history about Noor Mahal was already discussed in our Cholistan Jeep Rally blog post.

There is a entry fee of Rs. 75 for each person and they have 50% off for students, that fee collected being spent on the maintenance of the Noor Mahal. After entering the first thing we have noticed that its not that small, it has big area in surrounding covered with beautifully maintained grass. Mahal is kept in its great condition without any damage to any part. All of its original Furniture belongings are still in actual form and preserved with great care. We observe the royal feeling while standing among those artistic items. We request you to plan a visit for Bahawalpur, you will wittiness the beauty, lifestyle, history everything in one place.

You can see the Bahawalpur state documents which are still preserved with great care, Bahawalpur Flag, old currency, postal tickets, newspaper, wedding cards etc. Also you can have a look of Famous 1935 Ford Hajj van which was used by Nawab Muhammad Sadiq-V. We have arranged a detailed photography for you people, but the real beauty can be seen with real eyes.